Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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